I feel that it is A.

I've never, ever, ever, not online, not in face-to-face games, played a game where England didn't immediately, or shortly thereafter, try to attack St. Pete after convoying an army into Norway. Games where I've just watched that happen, games where I've been England, and games as Russia.

Could be any of them depending on the communication and agreements between E and R. But generally A or C depending on the fleet positions.

If the fleets are NwS and Nth, then it is A, a declaration. If Nth and Eng, then C, neutral as clearly England has other targets. If NwS and Eng, then B, but really stupid cause England has just pissed off Russia *and* France.

C. The number one priority as England in '01 is to get the army onto the continent. If England does not feelhe can get BEL, a convoy to NOR is the only other option. It makesNOR more defensible in the event of Russia building in STP, and if GER bounces Russia in SWE (as is usually the case), it poises ENG for a play onSWE\Den. I'mmore worried as GER than as RUS.

C - If I were playing Russia, I'd assume that England will be tied up in western affairs for quite a while and the convoy was merely to get the army into a better location. I tend to view it as more anti-German than anti-Russian.

My opinion is that Russia shouldn't fear England in the opening. R's concern is in the east for the first few years and E's concern is in the west in the first few years. If E is pushing at St Pete and Swe early on, it's because there's a Western Triple.

B - it can only hurt two SC's from where it is, Sweden and STP.

Thucydides is right - from Russia's point of view an army in Nor is very bad news. It certainly puts a crimp on any planned Juggernaut 'cos Russia has top defend St.P.

If I was Russia and England did that I'd be more than a little annoyed.

From England's standpoint? A, B, or C (depending on intentions). Russia's? Definitely A or B.

B/C While Russia should be cautious about the move, England generally does it so he can keep his navy in the North Sea

I'd say C. It really could be anything depending on the scenario though. But it gets the army into a useful place and leaves your fleets with other fun things to do. Just go by context, because if its coupled with a fleet move to Barents, then its A lol

B- That army in Norway can very easily be swapped with Russian-held Sweden to give England a new front on the German

I would view it as B, unless England builds an army.

Would say B normally, but depending on the fleet positions, it would be A.

A 6
B 15 +1
C 7
D 0

He said vote so I figured they should be counted, although I didn't count a lot of them because I was unsure or they were unsure =D

Change my B/C to c then

I guess it could technically be pro-Russia in 02 if the army supports GoB into Swe.

B wins, suck it up A and C! B for president!

C. This opening should be completely neutral to russia, though it wouldn't be unwise for russia to stay alert. Even if england has a fleet in the north sea and norwegian, that doesn't necessarily mean anti-russia. That particular set of moves is england's ONLY way to ensure at least one build. They could just be a cautious player who wants to ensure himself a build.

When playing Russia, I have looked upon that move as B.
However it could be C depending on what England builds next and where he goes.
Also playing into the picture is whether Germany prevented Russia from taking Sweden in which case, it'd be B.

Between B and A, but as Russia, I would certainly have asked England not to put an army in Norway, so it depends on whether he had told me in advance.

If yes, I would veer towards B, else A.

B.

And you people need to read instructions:
"...and please don’t dissect this to death, just give me your gut take in a general sense (no need to delve into all the possible meanings, just the most likely scenario)"
He wants an answer not a discussion.

Since when did we let the topic and opening comments of a post direct the actual direction the thread takes? :-)

Since MadMarx posted it. lol.

Hmmm good point Eden, forget my earlier post.

B.

B (maybe leaning more towards C), since the diplomatic situation surrounding any move is often more important than the move itself.

B, unless accompanied with a fleet from edinburg to the norwegian sea and then barents sea...then most likely A

B.

A declaration of war is a communication not a move, no matter the interpretation of said move. Therefore, England capturing StP is not a declaration of war either.

B

I'd have to say B.

It's a warning shot, but not an opening salvo...just serving notice that England won't be pushed around in the North...a bit agressive, but with the right words accompanying it, I'd say B.